cinched

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The nostalgic tone of the collection was captured by some attendees who praised the juxtaposition of pieces, resulting in fluid, less cinched silhouettes reminiscent of 1940s Hollywood.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He got an extra 3% out of Sarnoff in part by blithely insisting that he would still leave for a long-planned vacation, incommunicado, before the deal was cinched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

In the 1940s, the influence of Christian Dior's New Look cinched waists were apparent, then in the 1950s, references to Spanish fashion house Balenciaga's more voluminous style emerged in the Queen's clothes, says de Guitaut.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

The pouch is then filled with batting and stitched and cinched to secure.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

A matching embroidered belt cinched at her waist, and the black head covering was held in place with another matching embroidered cloth.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack